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Messimore Family History

Messimore Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Messamore, Messmore, Tessitore, Messimer, Messore, Passmore, Messier

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Where is the Messimore family from?

You can see how Messimore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Messimore family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Messimore families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 12 Messimore families living in Ohio. This was about 80% of all the recorded Messimore's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Messimore families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Messimore surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Messimore ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Messimore. 58% of Messimore men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Messimore women worked as a Secretary. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    58%
  • Farmer
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%
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What Messimore family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 964 census records available for the last name Messimore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Messimore census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 6 immigration records available for the last name Messimore. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 138 military records available for the last name Messimore. For the veterans among your Messimore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Messimore lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Messimore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Messimore in 1963 was 73, and 84 in 2003.

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